Tender

Portadown Flood Alleviation Scheme Phase 1

DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE - WATER AND DEPARTMENTAL DELIVERY - RIVERS DIRECTORATE

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27 Jan 2026 at 14:08

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18 Dec 2025 at 12:18

Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 16:30

Planning

05 Sep 2025 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Infrastructure – Water and Departmental Delivery – Rivers Directorate is currently in the tender stage for the Portadown Flood Alleviation Scheme Phase 1. This procurement process, managed by the Department of Finance, aims to address flood risks in Portadown, Northern Ireland, under the category of construction and civil engineering works. This selective procurement, utilising a competitive flexible procedure, invites Economic Operators to apply in an NEC Participation Stage process. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 9th February 2026, with the anticipated award concluding by 31st August 2026. The contract, valued at £48,000,000, is part of a broader framework with subsequent phases undertaking similar techniques for flood risk management.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in civil engineering, particularly those specialising in flood defences and infrastructure works. Companies with capabilities in pile driving, road bridge construction, and comprehensive construction services will find their expertise well-suited to this project. The framework agreement permits the top-ranked suppliers to qualify for future phases, thus presenting a long-term growth opportunity for businesses prioritising high-quality delivery alongside competitive pricing and social value contributions. Such participation not only provides a path to governmental project involvement but also enhances a company's portfolio in strategic infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

Portadown Flood Alleviation Scheme Phase 1

Notice Description

The intention is to initially invite Economic Operators to apply in an NEC Participation Stage process for Portadown Flood Alleviation Scheme. It is anticipated that up to 8 Suppliers that: satisfy the completeness and compliance checks; satisfy the requirements as to legal and financial capacity; have not been excluded and who achieve the highest overall scores in the Participation Stage evaluation, may be shortlisted for the Tender Stage for Phase 1 Portadown Flood Alleviation Scheme. Where there is a tie for 8th place, then all Suppliers in 8th place will be invited to tender for Phase 1. For the purposes of this exercise a tie for 8th place is deemed to occur where two or more Suppliers have identical scores or a score within 1 mark (out of a score of 100) of the 8th place score. The eight shortlisted suppliers (and ties) from Participation Stage will be invited to tender for Phase 1. One supplier, the MAT, will be awarded the construction of Phase 1 of Portadown Flood Alleviation Scheme. Framework Agreement The assessment of the tenders for Phase 1, will result in Tenders being Scored and Ranked. The top 6 ranked Tenderers (including the MAT for Phase 1) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement and subsequently invited to tender for Phase 2 and Phase 3, as Secondary Competitions under the Framework Agreement. These later Phases will be awarded on the basis of quality/social value/price ratio.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007137-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45221111 - Road bridge construction work

45262211 - Pile driving

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£48,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE - WATER AND DEPARTMENTAL DELIVERY - RIVERS DIRECTORATE
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE – WATER AND DEPARTMENTAL DELIVERY – RIVERS DIRECTORATE

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

DFI RIVERS DIRECTORATE

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
construct.info@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COOKSTOWN
Postcode
BT80 8SG
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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